Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec Group), operates one of the country’s largest integrated refining and petrochemical complexes in the Jinshan District of Shanghai. The company’s core activities include refining crude oil and producing a broad spectrum of petrochemical products. Its facilities are equipped to process a variety of feedstocks, enabling efficient conversion into high-value chemicals and intermediates.
The company’s product portfolio spans basic petrochemicals such as ethylene, propylene and aromatics (benzene, toluene and xylene), as well as downstream polymers like polyethylene and polypropylene. It also manufactures synthetic rubber, styrene monomer and a range of specialty chemical derivatives. These products serve key end markets including plastics and packaging, automotive, textiles and construction. A domestic distribution network supports sales across China, while selected products are exported to markets in Asia and beyond.
Tracing its roots to the early 1970s, the Shanghai petrochemical complex was among the first large-scale facilities established during China’s push to modernize its energy and chemical industries. Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical was listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 1993 and on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 1994, underscoring its strategic importance in China’s capital markets. As an integral part of Sinopec Group, the company contributes to the parent’s integrated energy and chemicals strategy, leveraging shared research, logistics and management platforms.
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